SCFOL Chapter History Category

Active San Carlos Friends of the Library Volunteers have been invited to enjoy a pizza party get-together starting at 6:00 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room and Art Gallery. This year’s Active Volunteers are being recognized for their 5756 hours of service during the 2015-16 fiscal year. This is equivalent to almost 3 full-time-equivalent employees; their volunteer hours have an estimated value of $154.664. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), an independent federal agency, estimated the value... Continue Reading >

The Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be held at the Central Library on Saturday, September 10, from 9:30-noon. A social "hour"starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m.. Since parking is scarce, carpooling is suggested.
The program will include:
Introductions and an overview of the year's activities by the FSDPL President
The honoring of this year's outstanding Friend's volunteers from each Friend's Chapter.
Election of FSDPL Officers
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Congratulations to P.H.H.S. 10th grader Victoria Crisologo who was one of the 14 Grand Prize winners of the 19th annual "Student Writing for Literacy Library Essay Contest." She was one of three local winners, out of 266 locally submitted essays, that competed against 1197 city wide entries. Victoria received a laptop computer donated by Computers 2SD Kids and additional awards which were presented on May 5, at the Balboa Park Club. Present for the ceremony were her P.H.H.S. English... Continue Reading >

Although the San Carlos Branch Library opened its doors on January 9, 1974, May 15, 1982 marked the first meeting of the San Carlos Friends of the Library. It was founded by 45 area residents with the expressed mission of “focusing public attention on the library’s services, facilities and needs; to strengthen and expand library services; and to stimulate the use of the library facilities as a cultural resource center for the community." The Navajo Canyon Golf Course restaurant... Continue Reading >

On Saturday, April 2, 2016, as part of the Grand Opening Celebration of the new San Carlos Branch of Mission Federal Credit Union, Angie Lasagna presented a check for $1000 to SCFOL President Joan Hayes and Treasurer Jerry Hotz. . SCFOL is looking forward to this partnership and will be adding their gift to the San Carlos Branch library’s book, equipment and program Matching Funds.
FYI: When opening a new account at the San Carlos Mission Federal Credit Union, Mission Federal... Continue Reading >

Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »